Duke Student Government

Are you interested in supporting Duke’s commitment to equity? Do you want to help shape transparency and accessibility in financial aid? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

The Karsh Student Advisory Board (KSAB) is recruiting for student ambassadors! The Karsh Student Advisory Board works with the Karsh Office of Undergraduate Financial Support to identify financial aid concerns across campus and develop strategic, sustainable solutions. We are recruiting for student ambassadors who have an interest in reducing financial barriers for Duke students!

Apply using the QR code or through the link in our bio by October 18th at 11:59 P.M. ET.

Questions? Reach out to Ari Cook, Director of First Generation & Low-Income Affairs, at [email protected]

Falling behind due to midterms? FALL into break instead with the help of Campus Life and Services & Sustainability’s Free Airport Transit for Fall Break🎉

Swipe through to see pertinent information regarding registration & departure times.

Register here: https://cglink.me/2do/r2285877 🔗

Only a few more days, Blue Devils💙😈

Interested in increasing accessibility and decreasing financial burdens for all Blue Devils?

Apply to join the 2026-27 DSG Devil’s Dresser Task Force!

The Devil’s Dresser Task Force is dedicated to ensuring equitable access to professional clothing for Duke students. Our goal is to alleviate the financial burden of purchasing professional attire for interviews, career fairs, networking events, and internships.

Responsibilities:
Manage and maintain clothing inventory (organizing, sorting, and prepping items).
Staff open shifts to assist students with browsing, fitting, and checkouts in the Smith Room.
Support community outreach and donation drive initiatives.
Expected time commitment is 3 hours/week, consisting of volunteering shifts and Task Force meetings.

Application link in bio 🔗

Good morning, Blue Devils!

Need some fun yet meaningful Friday plans?

World Smile Day is tomorrow, Friday, October 2nd!

World smile day advocates for children with cleft palates and for cleft and craniofacial research, education, and patient care.

Come stop by Engagement & Advocacy’s table on BC Plaza from 4:00pm to 7:00pm to learn more, take pictures with foam fingers, and get smiley stickers 😁

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Studying for midterms got you down? We have just the pick me up for you - Blue Devil Bridges is still accepting applications ‼️

Blue Devil Bridges is the perfect chance to receive guidance and advice from somebody who’s been there, and somebody who also loves Duke 😉

Sign up by THIS Friday, October 2nd @ 11:59 pm, to be matched with a mentor!

Link is in our bio 🔗

Hey, Blue Devils!

Curious about what DSG has been up to? Here’s a Summer through September recap of some of Session 33’s biggest initiatives and events so far‼️

In addition to what’s featured in the post, read about some of our behind-the-scenes projects in the captions ➡️

🫂 Community Affairs:
We the People Initiative Collaboration (more coming soon!)
Democracy Day Planning
Durham Student Leader Coalition Meetings
Off-Campus Transportation
Meetings with Admin

🚉 Campus Services:
Dorm Sustainability Efforts
Food Recovery Network
Parking & Transit: Continuation of Free Airport Transit, Addressing Swift Ave Concerns, & Bus Service Improvements for the Academic Year
Sharing Best Practices with Other Universities: NYU Office of Climate Sustainability
Campus E-Waste Bins
Bike Share Program Expansion

🔗 Intercollegiate Connections:
In addition to the ACC Student Body Presidents Network, connecting with the:
North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Network of Student Body Presidents
Ivy+ Student Government Association Network

We have also been working on University Representation through:
Board of Trustees
Presidential & Provostial Committees
Undergraduate Leadership Council
Trinity Arts & Sciences Council
Information Technology Advisory Council
Durham Community Affairs Committees
Student Affairs Searches for Vacant Positions

🎉 Student Org Collaborations:
With Duke Graduate & Professional Student Government on off-campus transportation
With (DUU)rham, Duke Partnership for Service, and other community-facing student groups

📣 Advocacy:
Exploring 4th Amendment Campus Referendum implementation with Sunrise Duke ☀️ and Duke Beyond Borders → Response Protocol for Site Visits & Information Requests from Government Officials document updated & made public
Advocating alongside Duke BSA & Mi Gente for BSAI and LSRW
4th of July Statement for USA’s 250th!

🌟 The establishment of three internal summer task forces, continuing into the year:
Governing Documents, focused on a full-scale review across all branches
Internal Processes, specifically the review and revision of Senate & legislative branch operations
Culture, specifically by implementing bonding structures and encouraging wider DSG &

Tired of making the trek to Gross Hall? What about the long walk into Downtown Durham? If so, we've got just the thing for you - free bikes 🚲

That's right: our Durham & Community Affairs Committee is partnering again with for the Duke Community Cycle Share Program, which provides undergraduate students with bikes, helmets, and locks on a free, semester-long loan basis.

The best way to get around long bus lines is to bike there instead.

Fill out the link in our bio by Sunday, October 4th at 11:59pm to be entered in the lottery!

The gift that keeps on giving -- new member inauguration!

This Wednesday, Session 33 welcomed its newest senators and Cabinet members with & personalized cards to celebrate 🎉

Today, all new and returning DSG members will participate in DSG 101, where they will learn how to successfully propose and complete a project, how to best serve the student body, and more.

Stay tuned for more updates on what DSG has been up to so far this semester 💙😈

The votes are in… 🥁

Congratulations and welcome to the elected First-Year Senators and DKU Representatives for Duke Student Government Session 33!

At-large senator decisions will be sent out tomorrow, so make sure to keep an eye on your inboxes 📧

Did DSG elections get you in the mood to vote? Good news for you - election season is among us for Bull City! Stop by the .votes table on BC Plaza today until 1PM or head to their Instagram to figure out how you can register.

Congratulations again to our newest additions to DSG 💙😈

Looking for real-world advice from someone who’s been there?

Join Blue Devil Bridges - Duke’s alumni–student mentoring program for sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate and professional students. Find your match, build connections, and learn what comes next after Duke.

Register through the link in our bio from now until October 2nd!

❓What is it?
🔗Blue Devil Bridges is a one-on-one mentorship program that pairs undergraduate students with Duke alumni based on identity, academics, and professional interests.

The program, designed by Duke Student Government in collaboration with Engagement and Development, , .gpsg, aims to give students the ability to connect with alumni who can give insight into life after graduation, gain focus and clarity in their career path, and strengthen their connection with a valuable part of the Duke community – Duke alumni!

Let's build those connections, Blue Devils! 💙😈